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Article: Insomnia Princess/ Image: Legend / Edited: TheJollyRoger <div style="width: 500px; text-align: center" align="center"> Following up on the recent leadership promotions, we're happy to announce that oey192 has now stepped up to the role of Division Leader for the Tech Team. Oey is no stranger to leadership. In his years with eGO, he has been part of the TF2 Division, the MC Division, and the MC Admin Trainers, and has assisted with MC plugins and other technical issues. He also played a big role in the PSC, putting his tech knowledge to work there as well, receiving the prestigious PSC Member of the Year Award and even becoming a PSC Advisor before becoming Tech Advisor this summer. It only makes sense that oey will now take...

<div style="width: 500px; text-align: center" align="center">Article: idk_lobsters/ Edited: Jon Survival World Reset On October 10, the eGO Minecraft server had a map reset. The MC Division would like to present our new survival world: Zeta. Come join us on the server to start fresh, and don't be afraid to join us in TeamSpeak as well. You can read all the details about the reset here. <hr></hr> October Fishing Contest Starts: Friday, Oct 17, 6:00 PM Eastern Ends: Sunday, Oct 19, 6:00 PM Eastern Minecraft will be hosting a weekend long fishing contest. We have some awesome prizes, so we hope you can come and have some fun for the whole weekend. Hopefully you won't catch too many leather boots. Prizes 1st place: eGO T-Shirt...

<div style="width: 500px; text-align: center" align="center">Article: KILLERCANKILL/ Image: Dangle / Edited: TheJollyRoger After a long and grueling season, the eGO Battlefield Competitive Team has made it to the CEVO Open Grand Finals for Battlefield 4.Taking on the top teams in Battlefield, Team EdgeGamers maintained a stellar record in regular season, beating other top teams in the playoffs to make it to the Grand Finals. Please join us on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 10 PM Central to cheer on our team as they take on Nyx. The event will go live fifteen minutes before the match. You can watch it here: http://www.twitch.tv/brettfx. Wish our team well!</div>

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<div style="width: 500px; text-align: center" align="center">Article: Insomnia Princess/ Image: Dangle / Edited: TheJollyRoger September was a lively month for eGO, as you can see from our monthly front page news recap. Counter-Strike Labor Day Awards - We started the month strongly with some Counter-Strike awards, just in time for labor day. If you missed congratulating these members, it is not too late. Chain of Command - Our leadership team currently consists of Advisors, Division Leaders, Community Managers, and a Board of Directors, all of whom work hard to maintain a smooth flow of operations within the community. Why Server Filling Is Important - Don't want to lose your favorite servers? Find out how to save them with a...

Article: TheJollyRoger and Drew-X/ Image: Legend / Edited: Meowcenaries <div style="width: 500px; text-align: center" align="center"> The month of September has been a tumultuous month for leadership. TF2 saw the departure of their two, long-serving Division Leaders, Caelestis and Kazoo. Several Battlefield leaders left for real-life issues and an increased popularity required more decision makers. Other leadership spots were needed and filled in the other divisions as well. Here is the full list of all the members who were promoted to leadership in September: The Battlefield Division experienced major changes during August and September, the biggest which is the sponsorship between EA/DICE and eGO. A brave and wise soul is...

Article: Meowcenaries / Image: Dangle / Edited: Ratfire <div style="width: 500px; text-align: center" align="center">Tomorrow, OVERKILL is releasing a new PAYDAY 2 DLC, with a theme based on the highly praised indie game, Hotline Miami. When asked why they were releasing the themed DLC, OVERKILL responded, "Because we love Hotline Miami!" Hotline Miami is a gory, overhead game with lots of 80's nostalgia and weapons. With this new DLC, we will expect some great stuff, including new weapons (including the Tec-9 and Uzi), new music from the Hotline Miami composer, and a brand new heist. You can read all the details and watch the trailer here. The DLC will cost $6.99 and you may purchase it here. Keep it up heisters! </div>

Article: Razor / Image: Dangle / Edited: Ratfire <div style="width: 500px; text-align: center" align="center">The Personnel Service Center is now accepting applications to join the New Member Experience Program (NME) and the PSC Recruiters Team. They are looking for service-minded and sociable members of all ranks interested in helping bring in and encourage new members of eGO. If you want to learn more, please contact: ikillyou or CCCPofAmerica on the forums or on TeamSpeak.</div>

Article: Insomnia Princess / Image: Dangle / Edited: Ratfire <div style="width: 500px; text-align: center" align="center">The Fast Fill Task Force (FFTF) on Team Fortress 2 is best known for swarming in to boost a server. However, they could use a little help from idlers, which is why they have launched the Idling Initiative. Idling refers to staying in a server but not actively playing in order to help seed a server. Idling must also be done in a specific way to be effective. It works best in the morning, and there should never be more than two idlers in the same server. After the desired amount of people are in the server, idlers should be automatically booted. If you are able to leave your computer running in the morning, and...

Article: Insomnia Princess / Image: Dangle / Edited: Jon <div style="width: 500px; text-align: center" align="center"> We have an update on eGO summer comp play from the Counter-Strike Division. The regular CEVO Season 5 has ended for our Counter-Strike: Global Offensive competitive team and they have performed well, ending 5-3, allowing them to make the playoffs. The playoffs begun on September 23 and the comp team has already lost their first match and won their second. Here is the official Season 5 Playoffs roster. Be sure to congratulate these guys and wish them luck. Manager: rob^E Captain(s): Enfohip Malenskii Starters: spark kenny- Suayngam Mayhem Death Backups: Billlymays ExOH TheJollyRoger See more at the official...

Article: Icydud / Edited: Jon <div style="width: 500px; text-align: center" align="center">Along with a number of recent improvements to our Trouble in Terrorist Town Server, the addition of spectator deathmatch, and a handful of new maps, the Operation:X Division Leadership is proud to announce the beginning of the Garry's Mod Event Program. Op:X is currently looking for a few dedicated members to join the Event Coordinator Team. If you are interested in becoming an EC, please look over the requirements and send the application information below to Icydud or Drew-X. Application Form: 1. Availability and time you are willing to devote to our program. 2. How many total hours do you have on Garry's Mod? 3. How can you benefit Gmod...

Article: Insomnia Princess / Image: Dangle / Edited: Ratfire <div style="width: 500px; text-align: center" align="center">Where would Minecraft be without the ability to build? The Minecraft Division is highlighting this key feature of the game by hosting weekly build contests that encourage you to put on your creative hats and have a little fun. Recent contests have been for best House (winner: Soupy), Park (winner: CrossCheck), and Skyscraper (winner: Jade). Even if you do not regularly play or want to participate, you should head over and check out the great creations built by some of our members. The current theme is Castles. To reach the contest area, use the '/warp contest' command once you've entered the server. To enter...

Article: Insomnia Princess / Image: Ratfire/ Edited: Ratfire <div style="width: 500px; text-align: center" align="center">Join the Team Fortress 2 Recruitment Hosts as they host a one-of-a-kind event, TF2 Appreciation Night, tonight from 7 - 9 PM Central. We sincerely hope that you will stop by and help us celebrate the division, its members, and the game that has brought us all together. For the first hour, leadership will be speaking briefly in TeamSpeak, and we have some games and prizes lined-up. For the second hour, we will join the Event Server for some fun and bounties on leadership. Members of other divisions are welcome to attend, so come on out and join the fun! More details in the TF2 Forums </div>

Article: DigitalDJ / Image: Legend / Edited: TheJollyRoger <div style="width: 500px; text-align: center" align="center"> In eGO, the Medal of Honor is the most prestigious ribbon one can obtain, similar to its real world counterpart, recipients of this award have proven themselves worthy in many ways. Seablade is no slouch when it comes to dedication and reliability. Joining eGO in May, 2010, he quickly earned his place in this community and found himself in an Advisor role after two years. A year later, Seablade found himself in the role of Division Leader for the Op:X Division where he continues to lead and push eGO forward. Even though leadership is a volunteer job, Seablade constantly goes the extra mile no matter the...

Article: Insomnia Princess / Image: Cooler Master / Edited: TheJollyRoger <div style="width: 500px; text-align: center" align="center"> EdgeGamers is continuing our sponsorship with Cooler Master this month for another amazing giveaway, and you have a chance to win. One lucky winner will receive a Cooler Master SF-15 Laptop Fan. To win, all you need to do is post your name (and only your name) in the thread linked here once a day. A winner will be chosen on Saturday, October 11. If you missed it at the Clanwide Meeting this past weekend, our most recent winner was Conor. He won the Devastator Keyboard and Mouse combo so be sure to give him congratulations. Also, we have an un-boxing video that will be published soon from one of...

<div style="width: 500px; text-align: center" align="center">eGO Recruit a Friend EdgeGamers is introducing its Recruit a Friend program for the fall season. Now when you invite a friend to join our gaming community, both of you will receive Dedicated Supporter perks to enjoy for a limited time. Each friend you refer to our community, upon acceptance, will receive a week of Dedicated Supporter. You will also earn a week for yourself. As stated above, this wont be around for long so don't miss this opportunity. Only four referrals per user are eligible for our Recruit a Friend program. Only users to specify they were specifically referred through the Recruit a Friend program on their application are eligible. </div>

Article: Insomnia Princess / Image: Versed / Edited: Ratfire <div style="width: 500px; text-align: center" align="center">We are excited to announce that eGO has partnered with DICE and EA. This means a special change for our beloved servers: they will now have "DICE" in the name to let everyone else know of our partnership. Your server favorites will remain the same so don't worry. This change just means some seriously exciting events with DICE every month, tons of prizes, and a chance for everyone to interact with DICE staff. A schedule of events will be posted in the Battlefield Forums to keep you updated. This partnership is in addition to other events scheduled with EA and DICE which will be announced shortly. Altogether...

Article: Meowcenaries / Image: Versed / Edited: TheJollyRoger <div style="width: 500px; text-align: center" align="center"> Over the years, eGO has said goodbye to many of its beloved servers. On September 7, CS:S Jail joined this group of servers. Jail was known by its fans as a place to take things a little less seriously. Though tactics, strategy, and a serious attitude took the main floor on normal CS:S servers, Jail was all about fun and games. Counter-Terrorists would take turns as a Jail warden, thinking up games and competitions for the Terrorist prisoners to take part in. The prize was the ever coveted "last request" when one lucky prisoner would have a chance to turn the tables and have some fun with his captors. During...

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/Edgegamers"><img src="http://storage.edge-gamers.com/news/misc/ego_youtube.png"></a> Article: Insomnia Princess / Edited: Jon / Image: A Nurse from Texas <div style="width: 550px; text-align: center" align="center"> If you?re reading this, then you already know that eGO Media Team handles the front page news. You might also know that we have a newsletter and a podcast. What you might not know is that we?re also on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Our YouTube channel is nearing 1,000 subscribers and we wanted to take this time to tell you something about it. While the Media Team works on some new videos to share with you, let's take a stroll down our video memory lane. For example, have...

Article: Quaffer / Edited: TheJollyRoger / Image: A Nurse from Texas <div style="width: 550px; text-align: center" align="center"> Now that September has come, we have found that some of our staff are spending more of their time on academics. That is as it should be. Real life comes first. Never let it be forgotten that in adversity there is opportunity. The opportunity may be yours. The Newsletter Team is looking for reporters, editors, and graphic artists to fill their ranks. If you can make the commitment to meet a deadline each month, and you have the talents we need, this is your chance. Send a pm to wewo if you are interested. Note that the media team members have access to confidential material. Because of this, we have...